Then, too, the Roman cared nothing for Jewish Scripture or prophecy and so he omits all reference to the Jewish law, the word law not being found in the entire book. He only once or twice refers in any way to the Jewish scriptures. He omits the genealogy of Jesus which could have no value to a Roman. Then, too, he explains all doubtful Jewish words, such as "Boanerges" (3:17), "Tabitha cumi" (5:41), "corban" (7:11), "alba" (15:36). He reduced Jewish money to Roman currency (12:42). He explains Jewish customs as not being understood by them. (See 7:3; 13:3; 14:12; 15:42). And once more by the use of terms familiar to him such as centurion, contend, etc. "Mark showed the Roman a man who was a man indeed". He showed them manhood crowned with glory and power; Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God; a man but a Man Divine and sinless, among sinful and suffering men. Him, the God-man, no humiliation could degrade, no death defeat. Not even on the cross could he seem less than the King, the Hero, the only Son. And as he gazed on such a picture how could any Roman refrain from exclaiming with the awe-struck Centurion, "Truly this was the Son of God". Subject. Jesus the Almighty King. Analysis. I. The Almighty King is Exhibited as the Son of God, 1:1-13. 1. In the baptism and teaching of John, 1-8. 2. In the baptism of Jesus, 9-11. 3. In the temptation, 12-13. II. The Almighty King at Work in Galilee, 1:14-9 end. 1. Begins his work, 1:14 end. 2. Reveals his Kingdom, Chs. 2-5. 3. Meets opposition, 6:1-8:26. 4. Prepares his disciples for the end, 8:27-9 end. III. The Almighty King Prepares for Death 10:1-14:31. 1. He goes to Jerusalem, 10:1-11:11. 2. In Jerusalem and vicinity, 11:12-14:31. IV. The Almighty King Suffers at the Hands of His Enemies. 14:32- 15:46. 1. Agony of Gethsemane, 14:32-42. 2. Arrest, 14:43-52. 3. Jewish trial and denial of Peter, 14:53 end. 4. Trial before Pilate. 15:1-15. 5. The Crucifixion. 15:16-41. 6. The Burial, 15:42 end. V. The Almighty King Triumphs Over His Enemies, Ch.16. 1. The resurrection, 1-8. 2. The appearances, 9-18. 3. The ascension, 19-20.